rad advice please chaps

[JMF894]

Hi guys the radiator on the 450 has started to weep from the bottom offside corner. I'm looking for advice on removal/refitting and where to get a replacement/re-core.

Thanks in advance guys.

Jimbo

[mrzigazaga]

I think its a spoiler off jobbie mate!...Then you have to use the shrink ray on your hands...Ziga

[Number 7]

It's a few years since I last took one out, but I don't think I had to remove the under spoiler. Probably worth removing the bonnet though, which is very straightforward, as it gives much improved access to everything. Obviously the oil cooler needs to be removed from the rad (no disconnecting the oil lines though)and the fan shroud needs to come off otherwise you'll not get the rad out the bottom.

I would go for a three core conversion, and get rid of the ridiculous temp sender /otter switch and replace it with a soldered / brazed (?) boss and a proper screw in temp sensor. Got mine done in Kent, so not much use to you in Norfolk.

[hallsie]

where in Kent did you have it done?

I can give you a hand during the week Jimbo, and then drink some beers if necessary, then bring it back down to Kent for a re core if you cant find anyone local!

Stu

[adam quantrill]

Jimbo - see the FAQ:

http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...

Two articles here if you scroll down.

also try the search facility.

Edited by adam quantrill on Sunday 2nd September 22:31

[JMF894]

hallsie said:

where in Kent did you have it done?

I can give you a hand during the week Jimbo, and then drink some beers if necessary, then bring it back down to Kent for a re core if you cant find anyone local!

Stu

Well i was gonna leave it till the winter lay off but beers i can facilitate anytime!

When you up Stu?

Thanks for the help guys

Jimbo

[Number 7]

hallsie said:

where in Kent did you have it done?

Stu

http://www.ikent.co.uk/profile/68758/Tonbridge/Reg...

Edited by Number 7 on Monday 3rd September 07:46

[ferlin]

Not sure where you are in Norfolk but I had mine reconditioned a few years ago. I used Motofacts in Lowestoft 01502 500600.I think they sent it to somewhere in Norwich but i cannot remember where. Great job and came back like new.

[JMF894]

I'm only 20 miles from Lowestoft so i will get a quote from them, cheers

Thanks fellas looks like i'm gonna have fun soon!

Jimbo

[ferlin]

just remembered the name of the place in Norwich that does rad repairs. Not sure if its where motofacts sends them and where mine went but you could try Serck Marston...

http://www.inorfolk.co.uk/profile/68762/Norwich/Se...
I think mine cost something silly like £35 to repair.

[wooly350i]

Jim,I'm part way through doing mine on my 350i,not sure how much a 450 differs from mine but its much easier on mine with the front jacked up high and supported on axle stands,only four nuts/bolts holding spoiler on plus a couple of light connectors. Berkshire radiator services had a new uprated core on the shelf so he s done that for me and added a 22mm npt boss to the header for a threaded otter switch instead of the old sprung clip arrangment,£168.00 all in,got a new switch from David Gerald.
The updated core is a response to the bloody things rupturing in the corners frequently as they are mounted on a body that flexes,plus it has more water pipes running horizontally. It was that or an ally one for around £430.00.
I ended up removing the angle brackets the rad sits in ans the bolts for those secure through to the pop up light recess,so with the lights in up position and battery disconnected you cab get ya hand through the access holes to reach the bolt heads,have added some diagonal bracing rods to try and offer extra solution to flexing,fingers crossed, nothing else happening at mo till I can afford new fans and nor at work at present.
Wooly.

[Transmitter Man]

Sent my SEAC original up to Radtec.

He copied it in ali and with better quality core.

While I was at it I sent him the largest and highest CFM single fan and had a custom cowling made so it sucks 100% of the air across the whole face of the rad.

No more cooling problems.

Phil
420 SEAC